The cabmen's shelters were built to provide cabmen with a place to rest and have hot meals. These shelters, originally introduced in 1875 and still in use today, were established along major thoroughfares to offer rest stops at ranks.
Conceived by Capt George C Armstrong, the shelters were all of the same size, built on public highways during the horse-drawn cab era. Each shelter had a small kitchen and seating for about 10 drivers, with strict rules against gambling, drinking, and swearing.
While cab drivers with 'The Knowledge' can sit inside the cabmen's shelters, these huts also offer takeaway refreshments to the public. The structures remain in use and provide a historical glimpse into London's past.
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